Two family members dead, as many injured after tree fell on their tent in Keller Shopian

Shopian June 16 (PTK) Two family members died while as two other family members were injured after a tree fell in their tent in Zaban Gali area of Shopian.

During gusty winds last night one big tree fell on Kotha ( tent) at Zaban Gali in forest area of Shopian in which mother and son died on spot who were identified as Sharefa Bano wife of Nika Katari rand her son idrees ahmad son of Nika Katari resident of Khatwalan in Tehsil Keller of Shopian district Shopian, said an official.

Nika katari and his daughter were also injured who have been hospitalized where their condition is said to be stable, he said.

Meanwhile, locals have demanded ex-gratia relief for the family.

Meanwhile District Magistrate Shopian has expressed deep sorrow over the demise of two family members at Zaban Gali Keller, Shopian due to tree fall triggered by winds.*

He also expressed sympathies with the family and assured all sorts of help from district administration. (PTK)